Following are today’s UPSC Mains Marathon Questions About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their mains answer writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. UPSC Mains Answer Writing 29th November 2025 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading [Answered] UPSC Mains Answer Writing 29 November 2025 I Mains Marathon
UPSC Mains Answer Writing 29 November 2025 I Mains Marathon
Following are today’s UPSC Mains Marathon Questions About Mains Marathon – This is an initiative of ForumIAS to help/aid aspirants in their mains answer writing skills, which is crucial to conquering mains examination. UPSC Mains Answer Writing 29 November 2025 Every morning, we post 2–3 questions based on current affairs. The questions framed are meaningful and relevant… Continue reading UPSC Mains Answer Writing 29 November 2025 I Mains Marathon
Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus)
News: A recent study found that grey seal milk contains 332 different kinds of oligosaccharides, making it more complex than human milk. About Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) Grey seal is a marine mammal belonging to the family Phocidae. It is also called the Atlantic seal or the horsehead seal. Habitat: It spends most of their… Continue reading Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus)
Draft Seeds Bill
Source: The post “Draft Seeds Bill” has been created, based on “What does the draft Seeds Bill entail?” published in “The Hindu” on 29th November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Indian Economy Context: The draft Seeds Bill, released by the Union Agriculture Ministry on November 12, aims to modernise India’s seed regulatory framework by ensuring… Continue reading Draft Seeds Bill
India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism
Source: The post “India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism ” has been created, based on “India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism ” published in “The Hindu” on 29th November 2025. UPSC Syllabus: GS Paper-3- Disaster and Disaster Management Context: India’s disaster-response financing system, created under the Disaster Management Act, 2005, was… Continue reading India’s disaster response, a slippery slope for federalism
Data Deficiencies: On India and IMF’s Low Grading
UPSC Syllabus Topic: GS Paper 3 –Economy. Introduction India’s national accounts have again received a ‘C’ grade in the IMF’s 2025 review, even as recent GDP growth numbers are strong. This low grade means that key data used to track the economy have shortcomings that hamper proper surveillance. The IMF links these gaps to outdated… Continue reading Data Deficiencies: On India and IMF’s Low Grading
Key Facts About Italy
News: The Italian Parliament has approved a law recognizing femicide, with support from both ruling and opposition parties, to better protect women. Key Facts About Italy Location: Italy is located in Southern and Western Europe, consisting of a peninsula extending into the Mediterranean Sea and several islands. Capital: The capital and largest city of Italy… Continue reading Key Facts About Italy
International Maritime Organization (IMO)
News: India has been re-elected to the Council of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in Category B, comprising 10 countries with the largest interest in international seaborne trade. About International Maritime Organization International Maritime Organization is the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine… Continue reading International Maritime Organization (IMO)
Vikram-I
News: Recently, the Prime Minister has unveiled India’s first privately developed orbital launch vehicle Vikram-I. About Vikram-I Vikram-I is India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket. Built by: Skyroot Aerospace in Hyderabad. Launched by: Skyroot Aerospace is targeting early 2026 for Vikram-I’s maiden orbital flight. Named after: It is named after Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the pioneer… Continue reading Vikram-I
[Officer Odyssey] An IAS officer who brought Nicobar’s secluded tribe “From silence to the ballot box”
In one of India’s remotest corners, a quiet but historic shift unfolded. On Great Nicobar Island, seven members of the reclusive Shompen tribe- a community that has long lived deep inside dense tropical forests- walked into a polling booth and pressed an EVM button for the very first time. There were no crowds, slogans or… Continue reading [Officer Odyssey] An IAS officer who brought Nicobar’s secluded tribe “From silence to the ballot box”
